Author Topic: URGENT Need Help for 2 high school rats and 1 mouse in Tampa, Florida (Read 2750 times)

Bigheart · « **on:** January 25, 2005, 12:07:46 PM »

Please help. The local high school bought 2 rats and a mouse for psychology class. After a month, they wanted to get rid of them. The teacher was going to feed them to a snake but my daughter wouldn't allow it (being the animal lovers we are). They are adorable - both males - on light brown and white and the other dark brown and white. The mouse lives with them as if it were there baby - (it is black/white spotted). Unfortunately, we already have 10 cats, 2 birds and fish. (the cats were rescued).

We aren't able to keep the rats/mouse and do not know what to do with them. We have a really nice cage, toys, etc. for them that would go with them. I truly wish we could keep them but... they do deserve a better environment rather than being scared all of the time from the cats.

Can someone please offer me advice as to what to do with them? DESPERATE at this point --- they need a loving home. :angel:

Marybelle · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2005, 12:12:23 PM »

What part of Florida are you in?

I shouldn't even ask, as hubby will kill me if I take in more animals, but I can't help myself...

Bigheart · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2005, 12:13:41 PM »

Tampa

Bigheart · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2005, 12:16:00 PM »

willing to transport as needed within Florida. I really do feel sorry for them. They need love.

Indigo · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2005, 02:01:13 PM »

Whoa, the mouse lives with and gets along with them?

Bigheart · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2005, 02:32:49 PM »

Yes, you actually see the rats giving the mouse food like it is their child.

Marybelle · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2005, 02:52:27 PM »

Oi. Too close. LOL I'll talk to hubby tonight, but don't get your (or my

) hopes up.... He keeps saying "no more rats!"... If they were female, they might stand a chance, but probably not males... *sigh*

Bigheart · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:10:51 PM »

Anyone else reading? Any advice of what to do with them?

Dearpie · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:22:05 PM »

I hope you don't mind, but I added a bit to the Subject, so people realize it's an urgent matter. I'm in Tempe, and can't really help. There are a few others in Florida and surrounding states, and hopefully they'll read your post. If it comes down to it, can you find someone who'd got a post on Petfinders.org in your zip code and see if they'll also do a courtesy posting of these guys for you?

Marybelle · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2005, 06:42:04 PM »

Well, I didn't even get the whole story out before he said "You're not going to tell me these guys need a home are you?"... SO, that's a no... Unless you're willing to trade for a pair of gerbils?

Heather · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2005, 10:32:11 AM »

I can't help (all the way in MO) but I really suggest you buy a small critter keeper or something seperate for the mouse because 9 times out of 10 the rats WILL kill the mouse. I had a male of mine kill a 6 week old baby rat because she LOOKED the size of a mouse. I hope you are able to find them a forever home soon but until then please seperate the 2 species. Mice are natural prey to rats and they will kill them even if it appears they get along.

Bigheart · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2005, 01:24:47 PM »

Thank you all for your advice, help and comments. I greatly appreciate them and will follow thru on them. I sure hope there is someone out there that would be able to house these guys...... I will keep trying! Thanks again all. :angel:

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